4.19.2010

This Friday: Local Autism Art Auction & Fundraiser

A very cool local cafe, Jigsaw Java, is hosting an art auction this Friday, April 23, to raise funds for the local chapter of the Autism Society of America*. (Leelo did a guided painting for this event.) I'd like to go, just have to find me a date, as Seymour & Iz will be at her school's Father/Daughter dance.

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Benefit & Art Auction
FOR THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

• A performance from guitarist, Nick Guzman, 19-year-old musician with Autism
• Additional entertainment by some young people with special needs
• A live demo of Mneme Art Therapy by Lisette Lugo with Nick Guzman
• Hors d’oeuvres and one drink included with each ticket
• Silent Auction
• Live Art Auction of the puzzle art produced during Mneme Therapy *

*This unique puzzle art being auctioned during the event was created by youth with autism [e.g., Leo] in 30-minute individualized sessions with Lisette Lugo, an artist and certified Mneme Therapist. Learn more about Mneme Therapy at ww.artwithoutboundaries.com

Note cards, puzzles and prints of the Artwork will be for sale. The actual pieces of art have been framed and will be auctioned off in the Live Auction. 10% of all monies collected for the art items will be given to the artists as royalties for the use of their art. A small step towards self-sufficiency.